Radiologic Technicians

• Use beam-restrictive devices and patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.
• Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
• Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient.
• Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
• Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
• Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.
• Transport patients to or from exam rooms.
• Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.
• Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
• Coordinate work of other technicians or technologists when procedures require more than one person.
• Collect and maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, or technical factors used.
• Assure that sterile or non-sterile supplies such as contrast materials, catheters, films, chemicals, or other required equipment, are present and in working order or requisition materials.
• Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Maintain a current file of examination protocols.
• Provide students or other technicians with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.
• Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.
• Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Radiologic Technicians.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Radiologic Technicians.